If you loved
Never Say Never Again
Film · 1983
If Never Say Never Again hooked you, you will love these stories of lone operators navigating high-stakes espionage, personal vendettas, and shifting loyalties.
Start with the source
The source
Thunderball
Terence Young · Film · 1965
Books on the same thread
Double Or Die
Charlie Higson · Book · 2012
Just as Never Say Never Again features Bond in a race against time, this book follows a young 007 navigating dangerous gambles to solve a life-or-death mystery.
One Foot in the Grave
Jeaniene Frost · Book · 2010
The tension between professional duty and a complicated past in Never Say Never Again is mirrored here as Cat balances her government agency work with a dangerous, intimate connection.
A Game for Heroes
Jack Higgins · Book · 2002
Like the mission to stop SPECTRE in Never Say Never Again, this story captures the grit of a specialized operative leading a high-stakes tactical strike against a formidable enemy.
Shibumi
Trevanian · Book · 1983
Mirroring the world-weary spycraft of Never Say Never Again, this novel centers on a skilled assassin drawn into a lethal conflict against a shadowy, powerful organization seeking control.
Series on the same thread
The Terminal List
David DiGilio · Series · 2022
The relentless pursuit of vengeance that drives Bond in Never Say Never Again is echoed in this story as a man uses his combat training to dismantle a conspiracy.
The Agency: Central Intelligence
Jez Butterworth · Series · 2024
If you enjoyed the intersection of romance and espionage in Never Say Never Again, you will appreciate how this agent's mission is complicated by a reignited flame from his past.
Archer
Adam Reed · Series · 2009
This series parodies the tropes found in Never Say Never Again, taking the dysfunctional workplace dynamics and espionage lifestyle of a secret agent to a hilariously extreme level.
Taboo
Steven Knight · Series · 2017
The driving need for retribution seen in Never Say Never Again is mirrored here as a man returns home to settle a score and dismantle a corrupt corporate entity.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Much like the investigative hunt for warheads in Never Say Never Again, this series focuses on the methodical, deep-dive process required to uncover the truth behind a hidden crime.
Business Wars
Audible · Podcast · 2026
The high-stakes corporate sabotage depicted in Never Say Never Again comes to life here, showcasing the ruthless strategies and intense rivalries that define modern industrial warfare and competition.
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Common questions
Is Never Say Never Again considered a remake of Thunderball?
Yes, Never Say Never Again is an adaptation of the same source material as the 1965 film Thunderball. Both movies feature the character James Bond attempting to recover two stolen atomic warheads from the organization SPECTRE and its operative Largo.
What is the plot of Never Say Never Again?
In Never Say Never Again, James Bond returns as agent 007 to defeat the organization SPECTRE. Bond must stop Largo from using two stolen atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. He receives assistance from Largo's girlfriend, Domino, who seeks revenge against Largo for her own reasons.
Does Never Say Never Again feature the character Domino?
Yes, Domino is a central character in Never Say Never Again. She is introduced as the girlfriend of the villain Largo but becomes an ally to James Bond. She chooses to help Bond defeat Largo and secure the stolen atomic warheads as a form of personal revenge.
Should I watch Thunderball if I enjoyed Never Say Never Again?
You can watch Thunderball if you enjoyed Never Say Never Again because they share the same central plot involving SPECTRE and the theft of nuclear weapons. Comparing the two films allows you to see how different productions interpreted the same source material featuring James Bond and Largo.